Regular On-Call Cook

MJP Construction and Development; Baras; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

MJP Construction and Development is seeking a kitchen professional for our resort in Baras, Rizal. The role focuses on food preparation across breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, buffet services, and special events, following approved recipes and resort standards.

You will ensure quality, portion control, and strict food safety while preparing meals for various service types and events. A collaborative, guest-focused attitude is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow approved recipes and avoid unnecessary alteration of ingredients or preparation methods without authorization.
• Knowledge of proper food storage, labeling, covering, and handling of food and ingredients.
• Understanding of proper temperature control and food storage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to approved recipes, menus, serving requirements, and established Resort standards.
• Perform food preparation including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, slicing, marinating, seasoning, and portioning.
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, buffet services, set meals, and special events as assigned.
• Ensure food is properly cooked and prepared according to required serving times and maintain consistency in taste, quality, appearance, and portion size.
• Prepare food requirements for corporate events, team-building activities, weddings, conferences, and other resort functions.
• Check freshness, quality, and condition of ingredients before use and immediately report spoiled, damaged, or contaminated ingredients.
• Strictly observe proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene procedures and maintain personal cleanliness and required kitchen uniform.
• Keep kitchen, preparation areas, cooking stations, and storage areas clean and orderly.
• Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment and cooking appliances for their intended purpose.
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen personnel, service staff, and resort departments

Skills

Recipe adherence

Team coordination

Food safety

Temperature control

Fire safety

Instruction following

Communication

Guest service

Job description

About the role

This is a kitchen role at a resort focused on food preparation and cooking across multiple service types including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, buffet services, and special events. You will prepare meals according to approved recipes and resort standards, maintain food quality and portion control, and ensure all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to approved recipes, menus, serving requirements, and established Resort standards
• Perform food preparation including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, slicing, marinating, seasoning, and portioning
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, buffet services, set meals, and special events as assigned
• Ensure food is properly cooked and prepared according to required serving times and maintain consistency in taste, quality, appearance, and portion size
• Prepare food requirements for corporate events, team-building activities, weddings, conferences, and other resort functions
• Check freshness, quality, and condition of ingredients before use and immediately report spoiled, damaged, or contaminated ingredients
• Strictly observe proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene procedures and maintain personal cleanliness and required kitchen uniform
• Keep kitchen, preparation areas, cooking stations, and storage areas clean and orderly
• Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment and cooking appliances for their intended purpose
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen personnel, service staff, and resort departments

About you

• Ability to follow approved recipes and avoid unnecessary alteration of ingredients or preparation methods without authorization
• Ability to maintain proper coordination with service staff and kitchen supervisors
• Knowledge of proper food storage, labeling, covering, and handling of food and ingredients
• Understanding of proper temperature control and food storage procedures
• Ability to observe fire prevention and kitchen safety procedures
• Ability to accept and properly carry out reasonable instructions from immediate supervisor
• Professional and respectful communication with co-workers and supervisors
• Positive and service-oriented attitude toward guests and fellow employees